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Find special needs caregivers in Lawndale, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lawndale, CA

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Lawndale, CA

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Molly H.


Marina del Rey, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitting!

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Self-proclaimed greatest babysitter of all time! Growing up, I had many different babysitters and still remember my experiences. From these experiences I know how important it is to make sure the children are occupied and having fun while maintaining safety. I am a very trustworthy person as well as very entertaining. In the...
Molly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Molly is extremely reliable. She is great with kids."

Julia L.

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Elizabeth H.


Los Angeles, CA

$22-30/hr13 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 15+ yrs experience - 3 yrs at a Montessori school w/ children 18mo-4yrs, also babies from 6weeks-13yrs. I consider my duties to include furthering their cognitive development as well as fine and gross motor skills w/ age appropriate activities. I've nannied multiple babies, special needs, sleep training, sign...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Elizabeth was a dream nanny for our 7 month old son until he was nearly a year and a half old. We would still be using her if COVID didn't happen, (my husband is now at home watching our son). She was very punctual and responsible, a good communicated, and totally...

Bianca E.

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Yvette J.


Los Angeles, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving for All Special Ones

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for a special young lady. I have respect for her life as is. I help with bathing, dressing, talking, laughing and some discipline.
5.0
"Yvette was fantastic! She was nice and friendly. She was on time to pick me up to take me to my surgery. She waited in the waiting room for me while I recovered. She got my prescriptions filled. She checked in on me daily to see how I was recovering and to see if I...

Jeff G.

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Savannah C.


Torrance, CA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Dedicated Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always been told I have a natural calling for caregiving, with keen motherly instincts, and who knows how to create a special bond with all the children in my care. I have experience working as a teachers assistant at a private in-home preschool facility where I specialized in developmental health for children with special...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Savannah is a very responsible young woman. She is detail oriented and has a great work ethic. The kids love her and she has a great relationship with them. If she were still in our area, we would love to have her work with us again."

Christina R.

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Guadalupe A.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Exceptional Nanny With 7 Years Of Experience

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi Families! I am a Nanny/Family assistant. I'm Looking for a Full-time position or date night babysitting. I have been a Nanny/babysitter for the past 7 years. I have experience with all age ranges from infants to teens. Also, I have experience working with Special needs children. My availability is opening up and I can start...
Guadalupe can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Lupe is wonderful with my toddler and my babies! She came in, learned about our setup and routines and did her best to slide in seamlessly. I've used Lupe several times for after hours and weekend. She's very responsive, dependable and I trust her to make sure...

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Donna T.


Playa del Rey, CA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Stop..Look No Further

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Donna. I am currently looking for work in the Senior care, special needs, Personal assistant, or odd jobs/errands area. Have experience in them all with excellent references. I am 60 yrs. young, spent most of my life in the Corp. world. Decided to walk away and focus on helping people. I'm passionate about...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Donna is such a wonderful care giver, she gives 100% to whomever she is caring for, she’s great with dogs and kids too. She has a very kind heart and approaches each day with her best. "

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Jasmine A.


Hawthorne, CA

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jasmine and I am an incoming fourth year at UC San Diego seeking a babysitting position. I have worked as a regular nanny, so I am familiar with adapting to the needs of different families and their children. In addition to previous experience as a babysitter/nanny, I have a very large family and therefore have...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jasmine babysat for us a few times. My kids (age 1 through age 9) liked her and requested that she come back. She was reliable. Thanks!"

Meg K.

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Lily Beth L.


Redondo Beach, CA

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Early childhood experience is very important and the right nanny caring for your child plays a critical role in your child's brain development. I provide continuous meticulous care, attention, and stimulation for your child. I'm a B. S. Nursing graduate. I've worked at Lincoln Elementary School taking care of special needs...
Lily Beth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Beth is amazing! She is a true part of our family and our daughter loves her. Always on time, super creative with projects/crafts, and most importantly is attentive. Beth is equal parts great care giver and teacher - our daughter has learned so much from her. She...

Yelena T.

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Teresa B.


Hawthorne, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello, my name is Teresa and I am a caring, sweet, patient and reliable nanny. I enjoy reading, signing, dancing and cooking healthy meals for children. I have been working with kids for 20+ years. I have experience from newborns to 11-year-olds, both girls and boys. I have also cared for children with special needs and have...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Teresa was hired by our family 3 years ago and has far exceeded our expectations! She started watching our 6 month old baby during covid. She was extremely careful and cautious and helped keep our baby and family as healthy as possible. Then she began watching our...

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Lisa S.


Torrance, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Of All Ages

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I was a stay-at-home mother for 13 years raising my 3 children, one of which had special needs, extensive medical needs and global delays. I taught at a local preschool for 7 years. Upon leaving that school I worked as a nanny for a family of 4 children with 5-year-old twins, a 3-year-old and a 10 day old as well as and 2...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very friendly, outgoing, and excellent with our son :o)"

Trish S.

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Brooklyn D.


Los Angeles, CA

$16-27/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! I am Brooklyn and I have loved caregiving for children since a very young age. My love for children began with my younger brother. With our large age gap, I have learned a lot about childcare through observing his childhood/how he was raised. I have 6 years of experience working with children and some background of...
Brooklyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"THE BEST. Brooklyn is genuinely one of the most kind hearted people I’ve ever met. My kiddo adores her and has no problem separating from me when Brooklyn is there to hang out with him. She’s punctual, communicative and has always done an incredible job tidying up....

Rachel M.

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Athena S.


Los Angeles, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to check out my page! Working with children has been my calling. I've worked with children in many different areas including preschool, daycare, after school programs, high school, babysitting, special needs assistance, overnight summer camp and tutoring. You can expect me to be punctual,...
Athena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Athena has been such a pleasure to have for our little girl. She is very attentive to detail, flexible, and gentle with everyday handling. She does specifically as instructed and is exceptional at keeping track of all and any activities she's tending to with your...

Adam R.

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Andrea W.


Los Angeles, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

ABOVE The Average

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Taking care of your loved one, is my passion. Over 28 plus years in the medical field licensed and many years of hands on experience, treating your loved one with the love, dignity and respect helping krep them as independent as possible. Every day's a different journey and I'm hear to assist every step of the way. I come with...
5.0
"Andrea is so kind and patient in taking care of my father-in-law. We are so grateful to have her."

Deondre W.

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Laura S.


Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience working with K-12 students. I've worked with students from different backgrounds and needs. These experiences have led me to pursue my career as a Special Education Teacher. Currently, I am working on obtaining my Special Education Teaching credentials. I am passionate to become an educator because I...
5.0
"We hired Laura as a nanny / caregiver for my Autistic child over the summer and she did a fantastic job! She was reliable, professional, and easy to work with. Laura has an amazingly calm personality which allows her to roll with a willful OCD child, without...

Benjamin F.

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Jacquelyn G.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-100/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Full Time Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I prioritize in providing guidance and safety for all children. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have done several years of volunteer work and have been babysitting for the past 11 years now. I have worked with children from the ages of 10mos-15 yo everyday as a Nanny and as a Counselor for the Boys and Girls Club of...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jackie was AMAZING!!! She was so wonderful with my kids, especially with my 4-year old daughter. Jackie was responsive to text, arrived on time, and sent an update while my husband and I were out to dinner. This was my first time hiring a sitter through Care.com,...

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Bridget B.


Lomita, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For the past eight years, I have worked with seniors of all levels of care, specifically with Alzheimer and Dementia care. Working with them has taught me a lot and given me a lot of patience and love for people. I am passionate about what I do and I always look out for the well being of others. I am well experienced in bathing,...
Bridget can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"I cannot say enough nice things about Bridget. I hired Bridget in August 2015. She took care of my grandmother until she passed in February 2017 (at 99 years old) from cancer and Alzheimer's. Bridget was incredibly dependable, punctual, and took wonderful care...

Heatherq B.

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Sonya H.


Wilmington, CA

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special education teacher who is taking a hiatus from teaching to raise my daughter. I have 9 years of experience working with children, including ABA experience. I've worked with a wide age range from 2-year-olds to 22-year-old young adults. Willing to work with typically developing children and people with disabilities....
5.0
"Sonya is an awesome caregiver to hire. She has excellent communication, asks important questions regarding the children who will be under her care, is dependable, takes her job pretty seriously, she is punctual for her appointments. I would definitely hire her...

Esther L.

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Molly G.


Marina del Rey, CA

$18/hr9 yrs exp

Best Sitter Ever :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Molly, a senior-to-be at the University of Texas at Austin. When I'm not in Austin, I'm with my family in Los Angeles. With over 9 years of babysitting experience, including working with special needs children, I love creating fun and memorable moments with kids. Whether it's sports, games, crafts, or just hanging...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Molly swooped in on short notice to help with two small kids and was an absolute beam of light during a difficult time. She arrived promptly at 7:30am as promised, and brought joy and warmth to two small girls and their over-extended mama. She was amazing --...

Melanie S.

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Michaela H.


Torrance, CA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Motivating others to accomplish their goals while providing an applicable learning environment has always been a passion of mine. I have desire to serve clients with varying disabilities as I believe it is important to not only promote inclusion, but focus on the "able" in disability. I have had 3 years of experience serving as...
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Amanda O.


Torrance, CA

$30/hr15 yrs exp

Toddler Teacher Looking For Extra Work On The Weekends, Bilingual In Spanish

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As someone with 15 years of experience as a childcare provider, I'm passionate about fostering children's development. My calm, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect with children easily. I'm dedicated to open communication with parents and enforce household rules with ease. From outdoor games to educational...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Amanda is awesome. I would recommend her to everyone."

Susan O.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lawndale, CA

Molly H.

5.0

Our family of five (10 yr / 5 / 1) really loved Molly. The kids were always happy to have her come over, and we will miss her now that she is moving! She was always punctual and responsiveness.

- Andy W.

Elizabeth H.

5.0

Elizabeth is fantastic! She helps care for my two toddlers. She is great at engaging both of them with fun activities or quietly holding them while they nap. They always look forward to seeing her. She is also very trustworthy, professional and flexible. I know my children are safe when she’s...

- Care member

Yvette J.

5.0

Yvette was fantastic! She was nice and friendly. She was on time to pick me up to take me to my surgery. She waited in the waiting room for me while I recovered. She got my prescriptions filled. She checked in on me daily to see how I was recovering and to see if I needed her to assist me with...

- Jeff G.

Savannah C.

5.0

Hard worker. Very reliable. Highly recommend.

- Jonathan B.

Guadalupe A.

5.0

Lupe was the most caring sitter we have ever hired from care . She was patient, sweet and played so much with my son he ended up getting tired and falling asleep before his bedtime. She followed all the routine as needed. Will definitely be rehiring in the future!

- Care member

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Ratings for Lawndale, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Lawndale, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.